The Beginning of a Professional Digital Footprint


What is an e-Portfolio?


An e-portfolio is a "
digital portfolio is an electronic document that contains samples of a person's work. Digital portfolios allow artists, photographers, writers and other creative professionals to easily share examples of their previous work experience and artistry with potential clients. Surprisingly, educators have also begun to take advantage of the convenience of digital portfolios to communicate their students' progress with parents and other staff members. One way to create a digital portfolio is using Microsoft Office Word". (Shauntelle Hamlett, 2011). Thiswiki linkcontains more information.



How can one be created using Microsoft Word? Have a read of this article to answer some of these questions. The article also contains links that can assist you in creating an online artistic portfolio.

Working with Adobe - ePortfolios


The Software Sessions Page have an introduction to ADOBE suite of products and which products teachers could use to incorporate a suite of ICT skills into classroom teaching and learning. Atomic Learning have a number of small video tutorials that can assist you in creating an e-Portfolio using this software. The Department of Education NSW has some learning objects for teachers relating to designing and developing e-Portfolios using ADOBE.




Web tools can also be used to create an e-Portfolio. Here are some ideas.



Evernote


An e-Portfolio with Evernote - steps on how to create.


Personal Learning Networks


This video highlights the definition of a Personal Learning Network (PLN) and its purpose in classroom teaching and learning; and how it can be incorporated into a student's academic and professional life. The URL (universal resource locator) for this video is: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MqSH5TMYlz4.



A website dedicated to Personal Learning Networks and pedagogy is here.



e-Portfolios with Wordpress


This link provides one of the best resources for creating e-Portfolios. The site has been designed for teachers. There are links to research regarding e-Portfolio use, advantages and disadvantages.

An example of an e-portfolio is here.


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